Kent State University has scheduled a variety of programs, events and exhibits for this year’s remembrance of May 4, 1970, to honor the four students who were killed, the nine students who were wounded and the countless others whose lives were forever changed when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest. The May 4, 2022 Commemoration theme is “The Power of Our Voices” in recognition of the many people throughout history who have used their voices to effect meaningful change. This year’s commemoration events include: Sunday, May 1 The May 4 Comme...
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Finals week is right around the corner, but there is no need to fear. Super Flash is here to help you prepare for all of your exams and projects while successfully managing your stress. Finals week is just around the corner, Golden Flashes. Here are a few tips for making it a successful one! https://t.co/1Kyxuzb986 pic.twitter.com/afOAsaQ6p5 — Kent State (@KentState) April 27, 2022 Take a look at this recent video for a breakdown of how to crush your finals! Don’t multitask. Practice your time management skills by focusing on studying and completin...
On April 23, 2022, Honors College seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2022 were recognized for their membership in the college during their time at Kent State. Students, staff, and faculty were invited to enjoy a catered lunch in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom as they celebrated the 287 graduating seniors (from both the Kent and regional campuses) for spring semester as well as those students set to graduate in the summer and fall. Honors College Dean Alison J. Smith, Ph.D., gave the opening welcome to begin the luncheon. Smith then introduced Melody Tankersley, Ph.D.,...
Each year, the Honors College recognizes one faculty member for their hard work and dedication to the Honors College and its students. With so many faculty that do so much for the students, it can be difficult to choose one winner. William “Bill” Morris was selected as this year’s winner of the Distinguished Honors Faculty Award, which is voted on by current Honors College students and presented during the Annual Senior Honors Luncheon. Since joining the Golden Flash family in 2011 to pursue a Doctoral degree, Morris has made a lasting impact on students and their experiences. In his four year...
Senior Human Development and Family Studies major Taryn Phillips-Smith is the recipient of Kent State University Leadership Center’s March Student Leader of the Month. The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement. This month Phillips-Smith is being awarded for her leadership within the community and for her participation in multiple programs at Kent State. “It was very great to receive this award,” Phillips-Smith said. “ I wasn’t expecting to receive it, but I am definitely very appreciative of...
Kent State’s messengers, the staff at University Communications and Marketing (UCM), have helped the university be recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for its work throughout 2020 and 2021. The last two years were filled with major events across campus and around the world. UCM was tasked with continuously updating students, faculty and staff on the constantly evolving landscape. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, UCM was challenged to create a campaign to help the Kent State community manage these tough times together. The university’s response ...
Hundreds of students graduate from Kent State University’s Honors College and continue their legacy doing exceptional work in their field. During Kent State’s annual Senior Honors Luncheon, an alum of the Honors College is recognized for their impact each year. This year, Lisa Dunick has been recognized as the Distinguished Honors Alumni recipient for 2022. Graduating in 2000 from Kent State, Dunick received a degree in English. After graduating from the Honors College, she earned a Masters in English at Penn State and then a Ph.D. in English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Fr...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite, a space that includes the LaunchNET offices, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab and surrounding areas within the Design Innovation (DI) Hub. Over the past five years, Burton D. Morgan Foundation has given more than $1 million in support of LaunchNET Kent State and entrepreneurship activities at the university. An additional gift from the foundation of $500,000 will provide support for venture activities within LaunchNET Kent State and the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab, a new...